Tanglin Trust School

Portsdown Road, SingaporeLicensed
  • A Level
  • IB Diploma
  • IGCSE
  • British

Per yearabout USD 28.3K–45.3K

SGD 36.3K–58.1K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)

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About

British international school in Singapore serving ages 3 to 18, with Infant, Junior, Middle, Upper and Sixth Form phases.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Private International schoolTanglin Trust School

Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27

  • Curriculum

    A Level · IB Diploma · IGCSE

  • Ages

    Ages 3–18

  • Language

    English

  • Type

    International school

  • Fee level

Grades
Year 7 – Year 13
Founded
1925
Scholarships
Yes

Fees

Source: Read from the school's website

2026-27 school year

Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.

GradePer year
Infant School - NurserySGD 36,300≈ USD 28.3K
Infant School - ReceptionSGD 44,490≈ USD 34.7K
Infant School - Year 1 to 2SGD 45,375≈ USD 35.4K
Junior School - Year 3 to 6SGD 47,490≈ USD 37.1K
Middle School - Year 7 to 9SGD 53,535≈ USD 41.8K
Upper School - Year 10 to 11SGD 56,010≈ USD 43.7K
Sixth Form - Year 12 to 13SGD 58,080≈ USD 45.3K
Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27
Tanglin Trust School · Annual tuition by grade
per year
Infant School - NurserySGD 36,300 (about USD 28.3K)
Infant School - ReceptionSGD 44,490 (about USD 34.7K)
Infant School - Year 1 to 2SGD 45,375 (about USD 35.4K)
Junior School - Year 3 to 6SGD 47,490 (about USD 37.1K)
Middle School - Year 7 to 9SGD 53,535 (about USD 41.8K)
Upper School - Year 10 to 11SGD 56,010 (about USD 43.7K)
Sixth Form - Year 12 to 13SGD 58,080 (about USD 45.3K)

Source: school website (tts.edu.sg) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)

Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
Tanglin Trust School · Fee range vs schools in the same city
minmax
Tanglin Trust School (this school)SGD 36,300 (about USD 28.3K)SGD 58,080 (about USD 45.3K)
Australian International School SingaporeSGD 31,356 (about USD 24.5K)SGD 54,744 (about USD 42.7K)
Dover Court International SchoolSGD 30,198 (about USD 23.6K)SGD 47,982 (about USD 37.4K)
St. Joseph's Institution InternationalSGD 37,311 (about USD 29.1K)SGD 49,284 (about USD 38.5K)
Stamford American International SchoolSGD 30,820 (about USD 24K)SGD 56,110 (about USD 43.8K)
Chatsworth International SchoolSGD 30,554 (about USD 23.8K)SGD 41,512 (about USD 32.4K)

Source: school website (tts.edu.sg) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)

One-off costs

Application fee
SGD 1,000
Enrolment fee
SGD 4,500
Capital levy
SGD 4,500

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explained

The IB's four programmes

Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.

  1. IB PYPNot here

    Early years to primary · Ages 3–12

    The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.

  2. IB MYPNot here

    Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16

    The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.

  3. IB DP (Diploma)Offered

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19

    The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.

  4. IB CP (Career-related)Not here

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19

    The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.

Last two years: DP or CP

  • A Level

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18

    The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.

  • IGCSE

    Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16

    A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.

  • British curriculum

    Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18

    Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • Academics
  • Service
  • Outdoor education

Exam results

IB Diploma · Average score
39.1
IB Diploma · Pass rate
100%

Campus and school life

Source: Read from the school's website

Arts

  • Music
  • Drama
  • Visual arts
  • Film studies

Upcoming events

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Accreditation and memberships

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Accreditations
BSO, IB
Memberships
COBIS, COIS, fobisia, SEASAC
Inspection
BSO · Outstanding

Academics

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Curriculum

    Runs a British-style curriculum from infant to upper years. Sixth Form offers a choice of A-Level or IB Diploma. Upper School offers a range of IGCSE subjects.

    • IGCSE
    • A-Level
    • IB Diploma
    • Curiosity Approach
    Open link

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Extra-curricular activities

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Community and service

    Service learning runs from nursery to Sixth Form, with local and international charity work, Duke of Edinburgh and CAS projects, and visits to a local elderly home.

    • Service learning
    • Caring for Cambodia
    • Duke of Edinburgh
    • CAS projects
    Open link

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Leadership and professional

    Runs the International Duke of Edinburgh Award in the Upper School and Sixth Form.

    • Duke of Edinburgh
    Open link

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Reputation

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Awards

    Lists multiple education awards from 2023 to 2026, including school of the year and innovation awards.

    • Singapore Education Awards 2025 Gold
    • Tes Awards Curriculum Initiative 2025
    • Talk Education Awards 2026
    • Spear's School Index 2026
    Open link

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Accreditations

    Rated Outstanding by the 2025 BSO inspection. Holds several quality marks across the infant and junior phases, including Curiosity Approach and Rights Respecting Schools Gold.

    • BSO Outstanding 2025
    • Early Years Quality Mark
    • Curiosity Approach Accreditation
    • IAPS kite-mark
    • Rights Respecting Schools Gold
    • British Council International School Award
    • Pearson Centre of Excellence
    Open link

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

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